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Scandal (1989)

R · 1989-03-03 · 1h 55m · EN
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The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public, threatening their lifestyles and their freedom.

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Michael Caton-JonesDirectorMichael ThomasWriter
Box office
$8.8M

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Media

▶ Scandal (1989) clip - on BFI Dual Format Edition Blu-ray & DVD from 24 February | BFI

Top billed cast

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John HurtJohn HurtStephen WardJoanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyChristine KeelerBridget FondaBridget FondaMandy Rice-DaviesIan McKellenIan McKellenJohn ProfumoJeroen KrabbéJeroen KrabbéEugene IvanovLeslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsLord AstorBritt EklandBritt EklandMariella NovotnyDaniel MasseyDaniel MasseyMervyn Griffith-JonesRoland GiftRoland GiftJohnnie EdgecombeAlex NortonAlex NortonDetective InspectorRonald FraserRonald FraserJustice MarshallPaul BrookePaul BrookeDetective Sergeant

Keywords

Based on a true storyLondon, england1960sSex scandalScandalBritish governmentMember of parliamentCabaret dancerBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityBased On A True Story · London England · 1960sMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference135367

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What is Scandal about?

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public, threatening their lifestyles and their freedom.

How long is Scandal?

Scandal has a runtime of 115 minutes.

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